Ania Magliano:Peach fuzz 4★★★★½

Ania Magliano delivers a highly accomplished hour of comedy. Traversing her dress senseand how that affects her sexuality, her indoor boyfriend and how he’s similar to her phone charging . Pigs and her strange affinity with Churchill. She’s very very … Read More

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Hamlet 5*****

For those of us brought up on dry classroom readings of Shakespeare this show is a dream. Not only do you get a flavour of what magic a cast of classically trained Shakespearean actors can conjure with these scripts, you … Read More

Aarian Mehrabani: How’s Your Head? 3***

Aarian Mehrabani, of Iranian descent, describes himself as a triple threat. That is brown, blind, and gay, as well as an arts grant funding golden ticket winner. We are treated to his hopes and dreams of playing the Edinburgh Fringe. … Read More

Earnest? 5*****

I did not know what to expect from this show. I knew it was a comedy but I was a little anxious as I am not familiar with the play that this show is loosely based on. However, I … Read More

Abandoman: Afterglow 5*****

Abandoman returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new show. This show is set to bring the audience to a “nightclub” and takes us through the stages of a night out, even ending up at someone’s flat at the … Read More

Legendary 4****

Multi-award-winning and talented Cheeyang Ng invites the audience into their world, using these myths to examine identity, family and belonging, answering modern questions by blending Chinese mythology, memory and queer legacy in this ritual musical. This is not so much … Read More

The Revel Puck Circus: The Wing Scuffle Spectacular – 5*****

I’ve seen various creations by The Revel Puck Circus, and I must say this specific ensemble is the strongest representation of the brand! I think what elevates this troupe is the slick performance, skills, and timing; they genuinely seem like … Read More

Bad Boy – 4****

Daniel Adolfsson is an immensely likeable presence in Bad Boy, a warm, funny and ultimately hopeful tale about an actor for whom life seems determined not to follow the script.

Adolfsson plays Jack, a struggling performer recently separated from his … Read More

Rory Bemner – Making an impression – 4.5****

A packed out show of perhaps a certain demographic, which became apparent when comedian Rob Rouse who joined in the evening with Bremner introduced the show and asked for a cheer from audience members of certain ages, there appeared to … Read More

The Passion of Mr Cardboard 4★★★★½

We don’t believe that Mr Cardboard is who he says he is, apparently. But he has us all in the palm of his hand and we’re keen to know more.

Miles Calderon is the silliest, warmest, funniest clown I’ve seen … Read More